Nasturtium Seeds 'Chameleon' Tropaeolum majus Indian Cress Half-Hardy Annual Flowering Seeds Garden Plants Colour-Changing Summer Flowers 1 Packet 20 Nasturtium Seeds by Thompson and Morgan

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A mix of gravel, chalk, and sand with but a sprinkling of humus or manure mixed in will be perfect though any old soil will do.

Helianthus annuus (sunflower): Fast-growing plants with huge flowers up to 30cm across with bright yellow petals and dark brownish or purplish centres. The flowers attract bees and the seeds that follow provide food for finches. HA, 60cm-4m, widely available. Limonium sinuatum (statice, sea lavender): Neat rosettes of oval leaves, turning bronze-red in the sun. Frothy masses of flowers in purple, white, yellow, blue, pink and peach onwiry stems dry out on the plants and, though faded, last until autumn. Flowers June-September. HHA, 60cm, widely available. Some species self-seed very reliably. You can often simply let the flowers wither and then harvest the seed pods. Plant Care Duo-tones: Go for red-spotted creamy ‘Ladybird’; splotchy purple and gold ‘Bloody Mary’; ‘Peach Melba’ for soft orange and raspberry hues; and sizzling ‘Orchid Flame’ with its soft lemon and blush pink petals. Genus Tropaeolum comprises just under 100 species (all native to Central and South America). 2 Tropaeolum. (n.d.). Kew Royal Botanic Gardens. Retrieved March 21, 2023, from https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30002592-2Helichrysum petiolare (straw flower, everlasting flower): Straw-like flowers in red, orange, pink, purple, yellow, and white. The daisy-like papery heads will last indefinitely if dried. Flowers July-first frosts. HA, 50-100cm, www.plant-world-seeds.com. White morning glory (Ipomoea alba) Look after the pollinators Our last tip is to avoid going overboard with plants. We get it: Having a lush tropical paradise inside your chameleon enclosure looks impressive. But it sometimes cramps the reptile’s lifestyle. Lighting: Spider plants aren’t big on too much direct light, so make sure the light they receive is either filtered or low intensity. If they become too hot or get too much UV exposure, they’ll likely turn brown and even begin to drop leaves. If you decide to bring one home to call your own, do the right thing and create a habitat your pet will love. Part of this responsibility is populating the tank with vibrant plants to help keep your chameleon happy and healthy.

For starters: those eyes. Chameleons can move each eye independently of the other. Even cooler, they can rotate their eyes almost 360 degrees – something no other animal on earth can do. Alaska Salmon Orange: Soft salmon-orange flowers and intricately marbled foliage. Height and spread 30cm, Johnsons.Another thing to remember is that many fertilizers can harm your chameleon. They might use harsh chemicals that inadvertently poison your pet. Organic, animal-safe products do exist. That said, your humble nasturtium does tend to flower like it’s going out of business – and keeps going until those first severe frosts, when it will quietly turn up its toes. Nasturtiums rank among the most common edible flowers. The delicate blossoms have a sweet, peppery taste similar to watercress. Leaves and unripe seed pods add a citrusy and peppery flavor to salads. Flower buds contain mustard oil and may be used for seasonings. The flowers add eye-catching beauty to the plate and can be used to garnish salads, platters, and savory dishes. Be mindful of heat when caring for the plants in your chameleon habitat. Some plants will die if kept too close to heat lamps, while others love to bake in the hot light. Arrange the plants in your tank accordingly.

Submerge your plants in the water, swishing them around gently to help loosen up and clean off any unwanted substances. Lighting: Most Ficus varieties do much better when they get at least some actual sunlight. If you can’t place your vivarium near a window, take your Ficus out and place it in a sunny window once in a while. Nasturtium Empress of India, my garden Tall climbers, small groundcover varieties, colour-changing flowers and variegated foliage This variety offers all the delicate beauty that makes the Hibiscus so beloved, without being so high maintenance. Water and Soil: Water your Hibiscus generously, but do allow the soil to dry on the surface before watering it again. Houseplant soil works fine for Hibiscus plants, just stay on top of the repotting; they don’t like to be rootbound at all.Before you put them into your chameleon’s enclosure, rinse the plants in water to remove as many chemicals as possible. Use The Right Soil General Care Tips: Nasturtiums will climb if you give them something to latch onto. Small chameleons will likely enjoy traversing the vine-like stems of a healthy Nasturtium. General Care Tips: These plants are slow to display symptoms of problems. If you’re not taking proper care of yours, it will probably continue looking good for a while. Then, seemingly without warning, your dracaena will start to go downhill fast. By this time, it’s hard to play catch-up and save the plant. For this reason, it’s especially important to take good care of these pretty little trees. While each plant has its own particular care requirements, these general guidelines can help you to be a better caretaker for your foliage-providing friends. Nasturtium can grow up to 1-10 ft. (30-300 cm), depending on the variety. There are both climbing and dwarf bush types.

Zaluzianskya ovata (night-scented phlox): Pretty, phlox-like 13mm perfumed white and maroon flowers that open in the late evening. Will survive some winters. HHP, 25cm, www.thompson-morgan.com. For those of us who aren’t actual botanists, it’s commonly called the Weeping Fig (or the Benjamin Fig, depending on where you buy it). It blooms from mid-summer into autumn. A superb choice for patios and planters. 7) Flame Nasturtium The plant’s given name, Tropaeolum, is usually restricted to formal use with the plant being known in the English-speaking world and even elsewhere by its common name ‘Nasturtium’.Senecio maritima (silver ragwort, dusty miller): Showy bedding plant is grown for its finely divided silvery-white foliage. Much loved for carpet bedding accents but better used informally. HHP, 25cm, widely available. Nasturtiums make excellent companion plants for tomatoes and also some of the best companion plants for peppers as they help deter whitefly. This is one of the key pests for the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, so it can help if you want to know how to grow eggplant as well. When in doubt, you can consult your local plant nursery for additional care tips on any specific plant species. Cosmos bipinnatus (Mexican aster): Very finely divided, mid-green leaves, topped by large flowers to 8cm across, usually white or pink, including doubles, varieties with tubular rays, and picotees. Flowers July-October, HHA, 60cm-2m, widely available. A key component of building quality chameleon digs is adding some plants. Live plants serve lots of useful purposes inside the habitat.